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Barrett A.A. Caligula. The Corruption of Power
London - New York: Routledge, 2001. – 360 p. ISBN 0-415-21485-8 (Print Edition) ISBN 0-203-13776-0 Master e-book ISBN ISBN 0-203-17980-3 (Glassbook Format)
Of all Roman emperors none, with the possible exception of Nero, surpasses Caligula’s reputation for infamy. But was Caligula really the mad despot and depraved monster of popular legend or the victim of hostile ancient historians? In this study of Caligula’s life, reign and violent death, Anthony A. Barrett draws on the archaeological and numismatic evidence to supplement the later written record. In Professor Barrett’s view, the mystery of Caligula’s reign is not why he descended into autocracy, but how any intelligent Roman could have expected a different outcome – to grant total power to an inexperienced and arrogant young man was a recipe for disaster. This book, scholarly and accessible, offers a careful reconstruction of Caligula’s life and times, and a shrewd assessment of his historical importance.
CONTENTS List of Illustrations Outline of Significant Events Foreword Family Background Struggle for the Succession Private Pursuits The New Emperor Signs of Strain Conspiracy North Africa Britain and Germany Divine Honours Assassination Aftermath Caligula and the Jews Caligula the Builder Fit to Rule? Appendix 1: Caligula’s named victims Appendix 2: Coins, Inscriptions and Sculpture Notes and References Bibliography Index
